Wexford Echo — PICS: Thousands gather for Muhammad Ali funeral procession

Friday, June 10, 2016

The funeral procession of Muhammad Ali is underway in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

Funeral procession for #MuhammadAli begins in his hometown of Louisville. https://t.co/2cbsZYg0E2 https://t.co/Z0FYunjZZF
— ABC News (@ABC) June 10, 2016

The funeral motorcade of roughly 17 cars, including a hearse carrying Ali’s body, is passing through significant areas to Ali including his boyhood home, the Ali Center, and the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage.

Toya Johnson reads an historic site plaque in front of the boyhood home of Muhammad Ali Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali’s funeral procession is scheduled to pass by the house later in the day.

Thousands have gathered along the route to pay their respects to the legendary fighter.

Akera Price-King, 9, carries a sign saluting Muhammad Ali on the street in front of Ali’s boyhood home Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Ali’s funeral procession is scheduled to pass by the house later in the day. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Muhammad Ali to return to his old Kentucky neighborhood one last time. https://t.co/ZmyLABnr2g pic.twitter.com/f8GsLt2S14
— ABC News (@ABC) June 10, 2016

This just showed up on Grand Ave. We are not near Churchill Downs, FYI. pic.twitter.com/IzrMamdkc9
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) June 10, 2016

Estimated to take more than 90 minutes, the procession will end at Cave Hill cemetery, which will be closed to the public.

At 7pm Irish time tonight Ali’s funeral will take place, and will be live-streamed on the internet for his millions of fans.

Mike Tyson added to the list of pallbearers for Muhammad Ali memorial service.
Here's the list: pic.twitter.com/r6Z0XLIDFm
— Marty Smith (@MartySmithESPN) June 10, 2016